Freight news and product updates

Weathering seasonal surges with coverage and savings

The client The challenge When consumer demand for beverages skyrocketed in 2021, this global bottler struggled to find reliable capacity to keep up with the additional volume. Their transportation teams were left scrambling to secure capacity through the spot market, which was often more costly and unpredictable. The outcome By activating the Convoy Dynamic Backup…

Prepared for the unpredictable

The client: The challenge: This premium bottled water brand’s supply chain struggled to stay resilient and fulfill demand in the face of seasonal surges. The outcome: The bottled water brand secures cost-effective coverage through Convoy Dynamic Backup. The transportation team also leverages Convoy’s shipper platform to track shipments, resulting in 95% On-Time Pickup (OTP) for…

Anheuser-Busch’s sustainability challenge: 20 million empty miles

The client: The challenge: Anheuser-Busch set long-term sustainability goals to reduce carbon emissions throughout their supply chain, but 20 million annual empty miles would hinder their progress. The outcome: Convoy’s load batching capabilities offered Anheuser-Busch efficiency gains and improved their environmental impact by reducing empty miles. Additionally, real-time insights into their facility performance enabled Anheuser-Busch…

Waiākea’s supply chain unlocks sustainable growth

The client: The challenge: The majority of the premium water brand’s linehaul transportation was LTL. LTL carriers were less flexible, took longer to book, and rates penalized the water for its weight. To save time and money, Waiākea needed to convert their LTL shipments to full truckload while retaining their CarbonNeutral status. The outcome: Waiākea…